Definition of silviculture
: a branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests
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Formerly known as Ohio Forestry & Wildlife Conservation Camp, the camp is open to students in grades nine through 12 to explore forest ecology, including silviculture, tree identification, wildlife, forestry management and forest products.
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Black Forest Biosphere Reserve (Germany)—Located in the south of the country, this biosphere reserve contains low mountain ranges, forests shaped by silviculture, lowland and mountain hay meadows and lowland moors.
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Origin and Etymology of silviculture
French, from Latin silva + cultura culture
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